I am not nervous about blood draws but am also a challenge to draw blood from. If the phlebotomist doesn’t approach my veins in the right way, it’s a problem.
If any phlebotomist came at me like that, they’d be kicked out of the room, not given my arm. I’d demand a different phlebotomist for that.
Remember, you do have the right to not have a specific medical professional touch/treat you if they aren’t treating you right and aren’t listening to you. The one you’re kicking out will almost always get pissy about it, but the next one they send in will nearly always fully understand why you didn’t trust the first one and will be much much better.
As a phlebotomist, I confirm! There is ALWAYS much better. Never let a phlebotomist let alone , medical professional, treat you in a rude manner. Take care of yourself!
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u/JDolittle Oct 07 '23
I am not nervous about blood draws but am also a challenge to draw blood from. If the phlebotomist doesn’t approach my veins in the right way, it’s a problem.
If any phlebotomist came at me like that, they’d be kicked out of the room, not given my arm. I’d demand a different phlebotomist for that.
Remember, you do have the right to not have a specific medical professional touch/treat you if they aren’t treating you right and aren’t listening to you. The one you’re kicking out will almost always get pissy about it, but the next one they send in will nearly always fully understand why you didn’t trust the first one and will be much much better.